Meaning
speaker, orator
In a sentence
Mia sorella è un'oratrice molto chiara e calma.
My sister is a very clear and calm speaker.
Hai sentito l'oratore alla riunione ieri sera?
Did you hear the speaker at the meeting last night?
L'oratore ha concluso il discorso tra gli applausi del pubblico.
The speaker concluded his speech to the applause of the audience.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| oratore | masculine · singular |
| oratori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually means a formal public speaker. For everyday “speaker” of a language or device, use parlante, relatore, or altoparlante depending on context.
- More elevated than conferenziere or relatore. Common in politics, rhetoric, ceremonies, and historical writing.
- The “one who prays” sense is rare and archaic; modern Italian normally uses orante instead.